Job Description
Ingredients Sales Manager
PURPOSE: The sales manager actively maintains and expands our food customer base in the region, drives customer projects and builds a solid project pipeline for sustainable business results.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Take responsibility food sales customers in the South African region, including the support of Key Accounts, distributor, regular Food Customers Developing and implementing innovative sales and marketing strategies within the East African market Creating and fulfilling own sales plans and budget on the basis of market plans Controlling all sales activities with existing and potential customers Establish and develop long-term customer relationships Monitoring the market and identify market potential Develop customer concepts in cooperation with product management, application and product development.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE Degree in any of the sciences, food science and technology or business administration would be preferred Experience in the B2B food ingredients business, plant-based proteins and texturant would be highly appreciated. Knowledge and commercial contacts to the Savory (Meat extension, Meat analogue, Snacks), Dairy and Sweet goods markets Flexible and willingness to travel regularly within the region (50%) Excellent English language skills. French or Portuguese will be advantageous. Independent and structured work Enthusiasm, initiative and ability to work under pressure Team spirit, result oriented and strong communication skills Strong customer, service orientation and technology skills Ability to connect and work within international matrix organization
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At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at
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84785BR
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